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October 4, 2025
IAF Chief: More R&D for Tejas Mk-1A Induction, Hails air power for 'Operation Sindoor'

By Manish Kumar Jha

September 26, 2025
India bids farewell to the MiG-21: End of an iconic era in military aviation
By Manish Kumar Jha
September 23, 2025
India’s Big Push: ₹30,000 Crore RFP for MALE Class Drones
By Manish Kumar Jha
September 10, 2025
Prime Minister to Inaugurate Combined Commanders' Conference, deliberation on strategic military roadmap
By Manish Kumar Jha
August 27, 2025
Future wars will be shaped by Tech, Economy, Diplomacy: Rajnath Singh at Ran Samwad
By Neetu Dhulia, Reporting from MHOW

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Experts Speak

September 19, 2025
American Brinkmanship

By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)

September 14, 2025
Boosting India-Japan Partnership
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
September 14, 2025
Space Going Hot
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
September 14, 2025
Three New Joint Doctrines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
September 14, 2025
Made in India Semiconductor Chip
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

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Stories from recent issue

Defending Indian Skies

By Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari (Retd), Former CAS, IAF

C-390 Millennium and Beyond: Embraer's Commitment to India's Defence Vision
Pahalgam Attack Calls for Hardened and Calibrated Response
By Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor (Retd)
IAF Aircraft Hacked But Mission Accompalished
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"Our Current R&D Budget is Woefully Short"
—Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh

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News

October 1, 2025
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404-IN20 Engine to HAL
GE Aerospace has handed over the fourth F404–IN20 engine against the order of 2021 to HAL on September 30, 2025.
September 26, 2025
MiG-21 symbolises continuity of courage, discipline & patriotism that will inspire development of indigenous LCA-Tejas and upcoming AMCA: Defence Minister
From its decisive role in 1971 war to its presence in the Kargil conflict, the Balakot airstrike & Operation Sindoor the MiG-21 proved its mettle in multiple theatres of conflict: Defence Minister
September 26, 2025
Nodal Technology Centre Symposium – 2025 held at Base Repair Depot, Palam
Base Repair Depot, Palam organised the Nodal Technology Centre (NTC) Symposium-2025 with the theme of 'Indigenisation through Reverse Engineering Adopting Black Box Concept' on 23 September 2025 at New Delhi.
September 25, 2025
MoD signs ₹62,370 crore contract with HAL for procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for IAF
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes), on September 25, 2025.
September 24, 2025
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Flies for First Time in Belgium
Following its arrival in August at Florennes Air Base, the first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians^® ordered by Belgian Defence from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) made its maiden flight in Belgium on September 23.
September 23, 2025
Boeing Defense, Space & Security Partners with Palantir to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Defense, Classified Programs
Boeing and Palantir announced at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference the two companies are working together to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) systems and software across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) factories and programs.
September 23, 2025
Embraer, SNC sign A-29 Super Tucano purchase agreement
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and SNC, a worldwide leader in aerospace and national security, today at the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for the sale of one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to SNC.
September 22, 2025
Bombardier Defense Delivers Ninth Global Aircraft to the US Air Force for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program
Bombardier Defense is proud to announce the delivery of a ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force.
September 21, 2025
GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight Hours
Ongoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., set a new company record this week, pushing past a total of 9 million flight hours.
September 19, 2025
Embraer presents KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft with new visual identity
Embraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, today presented the new visual identity of the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft.
September 17, 2025
Armed Forces shape future roadmap at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025
The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025 was conducted by the Armed Forces in Kolkata, West Bengal from September 15 to 17, 2025.
September 17, 2025
Portugal signs an amendment to the existing contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options for potential acquisitions by future partner nations.
September 16, 2025
Go beyond traditional concepts of war & be ready to deal with unconventional threats: Defence Minister to Armed Forces at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Armed Forces to go beyond the traditional concepts of war and remain alert & ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats such as information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare.
September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews security situation & defence preparedness during Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 in Kolkata
PM emphasises on Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation for enhanced operational readiness of the Armed Forces
September 10, 2025
GA-ASI and AeroVironment Complete First-Ever Air Launch of Switchblade 600 from MQ-9A UAS
Release of Smaller Loitering Munition Further Validates Large UAS as Motherships
September 10, 2025
RTX's Pratt & Whitney receives TF33 engine sustainment contract for NATO's E-3 Sentry fleet
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has received an $18 million TF33 engine sustainment contract from the NATO Support Procurement Agency (NSPA).
September 8, 2025
BIRD Aerosystems Awarded Contract to develop, Install and test its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) Featuring it's DIRCM on Israeli Air Force Apache AH64A
World's Most Compact and Advanced DIRCM System to Be Installed on IAF Apache
September 5, 2025
Boeing, RAAF Prove MQ-28 Operational Effectiveness
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed demonstrations proving the operational viability of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
September 5, 2025
16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting held in Singapore
The 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting took place in Singapore on September 4, 2025.
September 4, 2025
Panama signs contract for the acquisition of the Super Tucano as new platform for the National Air and Naval Service
Panama becomes eighth Latin American country to select the A-29 Super Tucano as its main aircraft for the country's surveillance
September 4, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Showcased in NAS Whidbey Island Open House
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) deployed an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)-configured MQ-9B SeaGuardian^® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Washington, to support its Open House event on August 23.
September 4, 2025
Northrop Grumman Strengthens Polish Industrial Cooperation
Northrop Grumman Corporation and Wojskowe Zak lady Lotnicze No. 2 S.A. (WZL2) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during Poland's international defense industry exhibition, MSPO.
September 1, 2025
Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia assumes the Appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance
Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia AVSM VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Indian Air Force Headquarters on September 1, 2025.
September 1, 2025
The Portuguese Air Force's first A-29N Super Tucano arrive at OGMA's facilities
Embraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, carried out the transfer flight of the first A-29N Super Tucano to OGMA, in Portugal.
September 1, 2025
Change of Command at Base Repair Depot, Bani Camp
Air Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar has assumed the command of Air Force Station Bani Camp, Najafgarh, as the Air Officer Commanding on September 1, 2025. He took over the reins from Air Commodore Amit Agrawal.
August 30, 2025
Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg Visits Air Force Station Prahladpur, New Delhi
Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force, accompanied by Mrs. Ritu Garg, President Air Force Families Welfare Association (Regional) visited Air Force Station Prahladpur, New Delhi on 29 August 2025.
August 29, 2025
Embraer to promote the KC-390 multi-mission aircraft at MSPO Defense Exhibition in Poland
Embraer is creating an entire eco system around the KC-390 in Europe, enhancing its end users' operational capabilities and interoperability
August 27, 2025
Indian Air Force Responds Swiftly to Jammu and Punjab Floods
The Indian Air Force continues to demonstrate its commitment to national service by launching extensive relief and rescue missions in response to the rising water levels and devastating floods caused by incessant rains in Jammu region and northern Punjab.
August 27, 2025
GA-ASI Marks Another Aviation First With YFQ-42A CCA Flight Testing
The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, designed and developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), is now conducting flight testing in coordination with the US Air Force.
August 25, 2025
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to attend Chiefs of Defence Conference 2025 in Thailand
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will participate in the annual Chiefs of Defence Conference during his visit to Thailand from August 26 to 28, 2025.
August 24, 2025
Defence Minister felicitates Gaganyatris - Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain P.B. Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan & Group Captain Angad Pratap - in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain P.B. Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, and Group Captain Angad Pratap who are part of Gaganyaan, ISRO's maiden space flight mission, during an event in New Delhi on August 24, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Defence Minister meets Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut onboard the International Space Station
Group Captain Shukla's inspiring journey will motivate young minds to pursue careers in science, technology & space exploration: Rajnath Singh
August 9, 2025
16th Edition of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture at HAL, Bengaluru
The 16th edition of the Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture was held on August 9, 2025, at the HAL Management Academy Auditorium, Bengaluru.
August 8, 2025
Embraer Defense Europe signs strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners strengthening aerospace cooperation and innovation
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, signed today several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key Lithuanian partners, marking a significant step toward long-term cooperation in aerospace, defense and innovation.
August 1, 2025
Embraer to develop a strong industrial partnership with Lithuania while strengthening its presence across Europe
Embraer, a leading aerospace company, is working with Lithuanian industry to establish long-term cooperation in aerospace and defense.
July 25, 2025
DRDO conducts successful flight-trials of Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3
In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight-trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
July 25, 2025
IAF Conducts Capstone Seminar of No 4 Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP)
Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP) was conceived by IAF to cultivate critical thinking in its future leaders. Operational decisions must be informed by a clear understanding of context, consequence, and long-term intent.
July 25, 2025
Shaurya Bharat Car Rally Rashtra ka Maan, Shaurya ke Saath, Paryavaran ka Vikas
Progress Harmony Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is conducting SHAURYA BHARAT CAR RALLY in coordination with the IAF to instil the spirit of “RASHTRA KA MAAN, SHAURYA KE SAATH, PARYAVARAN KA VIKAS”.
July 23, 2025
Denmark Buys Four MQ-9B SkyGuardians from GA-ASI
Denmark and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian^® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
July 18, 2025
Minister of State for Defence visits DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO in Hyderabad on July 16 & 17, 2025.
July 17, 2025
HAL receives first set of wing assemblies for LCA Mk1A from L&T
The first set of wing assemblies for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by Larsen & Toubro, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on July 17, 2025.
July 17, 2025
Embraer and Portuguese Air Force celebrate major milestones with delivery of the third KC-390 and maiden flight of the A-29N
Embraer, a global leader in aerospace and defense, and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) celebrated two major milestones today involving the KC-390 Millennium and A-29N Super Tucano programs: the delivery of the third KC-390 Millennium aircraft...
July 17, 2025
Latest GA Autonomous Jet Demo Features Live Air-to-Air Engagement Capability
Autonomous Tasking With TacACE and Optix.C2 Showcase Maturity and Operational Readiness
July 17, 2025
Belgian Aircrew Completes MQ-9B Training
GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian^® Training Was Conducted at Multiple Sites, Including Flight Test & Training Center and Desert Horizon
July 17, 2025
A New Transatlantic Partnership for European CCA
General Atomics announces plans for rapid international uncrewed fighter development
July 16, 2025
Operation Sindoor demonstrated operational effectiveness and strategic value of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, says Chief of Defence Staff
General Anil Chauhan calls for strategic urgency of achieving full-spectrum indigenisation in unmanned aerial platforms & counter-measures
July 16, 2025
XQ-67A Demonstrates Autonomy and Datalink Interoperability During High Desert Flight Test
AFRL's XQ-67A, a second-generation Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), successfully demonstrated integration of government reference autonomy during a recent flight test in the California High Desert.
July 11, 2025
DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-test of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile with indigenous Radio Frequency Seeker from Su-30 MKI
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) 'Astra' equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 MKI platform off the coast of Odisha on July 11, 2025.
July 8, 2025
Robotican Announces Delivery of Dozens of ROOSTER Hybrid Drone Systems to European Special Forces
Combat-proven ROOSTER system recently secured official NATO registration, reinforcing its operational credibility and alignment with allied defense standards.
July 7, 2025
The valour displayed during Operation Sindoor & the demonstration of domestic equipment, further increased the global demand for our indigenous products: Defence Minister at Controllers' Conference 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Controllers' Conference of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in New Delhi on July 7, 2025, emphasising the department's critical role in strengthening the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces.
July 3, 2025
DAC clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category
Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 3, 2025, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
July 1, 2025
Northrop Grumman Leverages Advanced Tech to Build All Three F-35 Lightning II Variant Center Fuselages
(PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman manufactures center fuselages for all three variants of the F-35 Lighting II stealth fighter at its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California.
July 1, 2025
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar Assumes the Appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ, New Delhi on July 1, 2025.
June 30, 2025
Embraer delivers four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force
Developed for 21st-century missions, the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has already been selected by 22 air forces and has more than 290 orders
June 26, 2025
GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event held in November 2024.
June 24, 2025
Northrop Grumman's Latest MQ-4C Triton Undergoes Testing with the US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation's latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is undergoing testing with the US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command.
June 21, 2025
Celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at HQWAC, AFS Palam and AFS Hindan
The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' was celebrated on June 21, 2025 at Headquarters Western Air Command, Air Force Station Palam and Air Force Station Hindan.
June 16, 2025
Newest Groundbreaking GA-ASI Autonomous Jet Demo Includes Successful Simulated Shoot-Down
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed a first-of-its-kind test involving multiple aircraft and advanced software on June 11 that included a successful simulated autonomous shoot-down.
June 15, 2025
GA-ASI Announces New PELE Small UAS for International Customers
Small, Uncrewed Launched Effect Delivers Multi-Mission Capability
June 15, 2025
GA-ASI Adds Saab Airborne Early Warning Capability to MQ-9B
New Capability Will Transform Airborne Early Warning Access and Affordability for MQ-9B Customers
June 14, 2025
Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA)
The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal Hyderabad on June 14, 2025, marking successful culmination of the pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
June 9, 2025
UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
June 5, 2025
UVision Unveils Game-Changing Aerial Launch Capability for Hero-120
Modular airborne launch system allows flexible deployment from a wide range of utility and attack helicopters, expanding mission options for modern forces
June 4, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 4, 2025.
May 30, 2025
First Centre Fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A Handed Over to HAL
In a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Make-in-India played a key role during Operation Sindoor; AMCA Execution Model to allow private sector to further bolster indigenous capabilities; Govt-Industry synergy can make India a developed nation by 2047: Defence Minister
"Make-in-India is an essential component in our national security and it played a key role in India's effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
May 27, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Defence Minister approves Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Programme Execution Model through industry partnership
In a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model.
May 26, 2025
Defence Minister reviews performance of eight DPSUs in meeting with CMDs in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on May 26, 2025.
May 23, 2025
47th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate with Flying Colours

On 23 May 25, the prestigious 47th Flight Test Course of the Indian Air Force Test Pilot School concluded with a ceremonial Valedictory function, “Suranjan Das Dinner”, at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru.
May 19, 2025
GA-ASI Moves Into Ground Testing of New YFQ-42A CCA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to move into the ground testing phase of development on the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in preparation for its planned first flight later this summer.
May 19, 2025
GA Integrates Software for USMC Common Intelligence Picture WTI Course

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the US Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) for a multi-service Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.
May 19, 2025
Embraer spotlights multi-mission KC-390 Millennium at DSEI Japan 2025

The KC-390 flies faster, further, and carries more payload than any other aircraft in its class
May 16, 2025
India's fight against terrorism is now part of national defence doctrine, we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare: Defence Minister at Bhuj Air Force Station

“India's fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, it has now become a part of the national defence doctrine, and we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the air warriors at the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on May 16, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Embraer successfully concludes KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the US with static display at Joint Base Andrews
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is concluding a US demonstration tour of the multi-mission medium airlift and tanker KC-390 Millennium with a static display at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
May 11, 2025
Operation Sindoor not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social & strategic willpower: Defence Minister
“Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
May 10, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participates in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Moscow, Russia
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Russia from May 8 to 9, 2025.
May 9, 2025
Second Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course Concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
The second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02), an initiative to prepare India's Armed Forces for next-generation warfare, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 9, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment, says Defence Minister at National Quality Conclave 2025
“Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the National Quality Conclave in New Delhi on May 8, 2025.
May 8, 2025
UK Certifies Protector As First of Its Kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The UK's Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force's Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it's safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.
May 5, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 5, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the US
The Special Operations Forces Week (SOF Week) annual conference, that takes place from May 05-07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States.
May 3, 2025
DRDO conducts maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site in Madhya Pradesh on May 3, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as AOC-in-C Training Command
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command on May 1, 2025. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the brave hearts by laying wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes the appointment of CISC
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lt General J.P. Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on April 30, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of 40 years of illustrious service to the nation.
May 1, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-1C Gray Eagle^® ER Featured at US Army's PC-C5
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle^® Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
April 30, 2025
Northrop Grumman's IVEWS Completes F-16 Electronic Warfare Operational Assessment
Northrop Grumman Corporation's IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational Assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft, demonstrating its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats.
April 29, 2025
Embraer showcases the KC-390 Millennium tanker at ARSAG
Embraer Defense & Security is attending the 47th edition of ARSAG (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
April 29, 2025
GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMC
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper^® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
April 28, 2025
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian Navy
The Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.
April 23, 2025
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Defence Minister
Every Indian is united, we can never be intimidated by such terror activities
April 23, 2025
Marines Surpass 1,000 MQ-9A Flight Hours As Capabilities Expand
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that the US Marine Corps has passed more than 1,000 flight hours with MQ-9A unmanned aircraft in support of service-level training exercises and weapons and tactics instructor courses.
April 20, 2025
Indian Air Force Participates in Multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAE
A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise.
April 16, 2025
GA-ASI Announces Technology Investments From Blue Magic Netherlands
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors.
April 16, 2025
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary Celebrations of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC
On 15 April 2025, to commemorate the 106th Birth Anniversary of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC, a bust was unveiled at Astha, Senior Citizen Home, Tughlakabad, Delhi by Air Mshl Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command and Air Mshl Jagjeet Singh (Retd) Senior Vice President Air Force Association.
April 11, 2025
DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI aircraft
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 8-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
April 8, 2025
GA-ASI Inks Collaboration Deal With South Korea's Hanwha
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
April 7, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicopters
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of ₹2,385.36 crore.
April 7, 2025
GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian^® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
April 3, 2025
Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperation
Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two leading aerospace companies aims to strengthen the companies' strategic partnership with special focus on Embraer's new generation transport aircraft
April 1, 2025
Sweden confirms acquisition of four C-390 Millennium and secures production slots
This major milestone follows Sweden's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Netherlands and Austria joining the C-390 Millennium program
April 1, 2025
Portuguese Air Force joins Embraer and The Brazilian Air Force studies to provide KC-390 with ISR capabilities
Cooperation is aimed at developing a modular mission system to allow the KC-390 to perform Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions
March 30, 2025
Indian Air Force to Participate in Multi-Nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
March 26, 2025
Indian Armed Forces to Enhance Operational Efficiency with IG Defence's BLE Tool Tracking System at Key Bases
In a significant move to modernize airbase operations under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to adopt an advanced Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tool Tracking System, after signing a contract with IG Defence and Aerospace, who have won Ministry of Defence's iDEX Challenge for this pioneering technology.
March 25, 2025
Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in Australia
Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia...
March 25, 2025
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian®
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of a new MQ-9B SkyGuardian^® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that will be the first SkyGuardian delivered to Belgium as part of a four-aircraft purchase.
March 25, 2025
Technology Transfer Project Between Lockheed Martin and Pilatus for PC-21
Under the terms of an offset project, Pilatus and Lockheed Martin will partner on the technology and development of avionics and training functionality for its advanced next-generation pilot training system.
March 21, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Felicitates Outstanding Sportsmen
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 21, 2025, felicitated the meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at Services, National and International arena, at a ceremony that was held at Air Force Station New Delhi.
March 21, 2025
US Air Force Selects Boeing for Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter Platform
The NGAD fighter selection builds on Boeing's legacy, establishing a new global standard for 6th generation fighter capability
March 20, 2025
GA-ASI Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B Platforms
European Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier
March 19, 2025
GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2^® for Payload Command and Control
New Product Builds on Extensive Experience in Controlling UAS Payloads; Part of GA's Quadratix Software Enterprise
March 12, 2025
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
March 12, 2025
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff to HQ SAC for Southern Air Command Commanders' Conference
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Southern Air Command on March 12, 2025 for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram.
March 12, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAF
As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini) at a cost of ₹2,906 crore.
March 12, 2025
GA-ASI's Gray Eagle ER Makes First PLEO Flights
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its first flight test series of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications.
March 12, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh underscores need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh underscored the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape.
March 10, 2025
CDS General Anil Chauhan highlights the need for developing holistic Counter-UAS System for the Armed Forces
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) successfully hosted a high-level seminar on "UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS" today in New Delhi.
March 9, 2025
Rajnath Singh becomes first Defence Minister to visit IAF's Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 9, 2025.
March 9, 2025
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A handed over to HAL by Indian private industry in the presence of Defence Minister in Bengaluru
The ceremony is testimony to India's progress towards Atmanirbharta in defence & Govt's commitment to enhanced public-private partnership: Rajnath Singh

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